A5059093925- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Pathogenesis and Treatment of Hiccups
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Infant Health and Development
- Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Microscopic Colitis
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Celiac Disease Research and Management
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
National University of Singapore
2015-2025
National University Hospital
2016-2025
National University Health System
2014-2025
Yong In University
2021
Singapore General Hospital
2021
Changi General Hospital
2021
Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences
2021
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
2021
Chinese University of Hong Kong
2018
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
2015-2016
Functional gastrointestinal disorders are a group of stress-sensitive gut-brain disorders. The COVID-19 outbreak has caused immense stress and anxiety among the general public. Strict measures to counter emergency, including physical distancing, have also taken toll on mental health. We investigated impact pandemic psychological symptoms functional dyspepsia (FD) irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).An online survey was conducted in Japan for randomly assigned panelists from May 26 27, 2020. Each...
Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a prevalent and challenging gastrointestinal disorder. Conventional medicine often faces limitations in providing effective treatment for FD, thus indicating the need to explore alternative approaches. Traditional Chinese (TCM), which rooted ancient traditions has evolved over thousands of years, offers holistic approach well-being. TCM incorporates herbal remedies, acupuncture, other therapies while shaping future complementary medicine. To review existing...
Reflux symptoms frequently present in patients diagnosed with functional dyspepsia (FD). This investigation sought to elucidate the contribution of gastroesophageal reflux overlap relationship. Consecutive presenting and/or FD were prospectively included. Comprehensive assessments, including evaluation, endoscopy, esophageal examinations (high-resolution manometry and monitoring), proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment efficacy conducted these patients. The study enrolled 315 patients, 43.2%...
Objective Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are diagnosed by the presence of a characteristic set symptoms. However, current criteria-based diagnostic approach is to some extent subjective and largely derived from observations in English-speaking Western patients. We aimed identify latent symptom clusters Asian patients with FGID. Design 1805 consecutive unselected FGID who presented for primary or secondary care 11 centres across Asia completed cultural linguistic adaptation...
Abstract Background and Aim Gastrointestinal manifestations of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic may mimic irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), social distancing measures affect IBS patients negatively. We aimed to study impact COVID‐19 on respondents with self‐reported IBS. Methods conducted an anonymized survey from May June 2020 in 33 countries. Knowledge, attitudes, practices personal hygiene as well psychological were assessed. Statistical analysis was performed determine...
Abstract Background/study aim Linked color imaging (LCI) by a laser endoscope (Fujifilm Co, Tokyo, Japan) is novel narrow band light observation. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether LCI could improve the visibility of colorectal polyps using endoscopic videos. Patients and methods We prospectively recorded videos consecutive 2 – 20 mm in size diagnosed as neoplastic polyps. Three videos, white (WL), blue (BLI)-bright, LCI, were for each polyp one expert. After excluding...
Importance Knowledge and attitude influence compliance individuals’ practices. The risk protective factors associated with high to these preventive measures are critical enhancing pandemic preparedness. Objective This survey aims assess differences in mental health, knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) of for COVID-19 amongst healthcare professionals (HCP) non-healthcare professionals. Design Multi-national cross-sectional study was carried out using electronic surveys between May-June...
Information on real world treatment experiences of patients with functional bowel disorders is lacking from Asia. This study aimed to describe the medication exposure and satisfaction presenting gastroenterology clinics across a sampling Asian cities.From March 2011 October 2013, adult hospital-based outpatient in 11 cities Asia, who fulfilled screening criteria for any gastrointestinal disorder, were asked complete validated culturally adapted translation Rome III diagnostic questionnaire,...